Manager Community Engagement

Position Description

Assist the Director in the day-to-day department management, serve as staff person to the Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission, and act as primary departmental resource for neighborhood and community interaction with City Departments.
Salary: $86,950.24 - $, depending on qualifications.
Work Location: This position is onsite only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Serve as the coordinating staff person for the Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC)
• Research, monitor and disseminate up-to-date strategies and practices for community engagement to Neighborhood & Community Relations Staff, and other City staff.
• Participate as a member of the Department's management team, assisting in development of budget, business plan updates, strategic goals and objectives and performance measures.
• Assist the Director of Neighborhood and Community Relations Department with the preparation of the annual budget and long‑term financial plans including monitoring spending and actual budget, making recommendations to correct spending and assisting in identifying and implementing cost‑reduction and control measures.
• Consult with and coach City departments and staff members on the development and use of enterprise‑wide and department‑specific community engagement activities.
• Promote integration of the missions of Boards and Commissions with the overall mission of the City.
• Represent the Neighborhood and Community Relations Department at City Council meetings and intra‑city department meetings as required.
• Participate on cross‑departmental work teams to complete multi‑department projects, share information, improve City‑wide systems, and enhance community relationships.
• Train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline department support personnel and collaborate with the Director to hire qualified staff.
• Assist the Access and Outreach and Neighborhood staff to align their work with City departments.

Working Conditions: Normal

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies, Public Administration, political science or equivalent.

Minimum Experience: Three years of related job experience, or equivalent with at least one year in the public sector and one year as a supervisor.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list.

The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check: The City has determined that a thorough Minneapolis Police Department criminal background check is necessary for positions with this job title. Applicants must sign an informed consent allowing the City to obtain their criminal history information in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing: All job applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Eligible List Statement: The names of applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same…